Dogs are vaccinated against the five main, potentially fatal, infectious diseases:
- Distemper
- Hepatitis
- Leptospirosis
- Parvovirus
- Parainfluenza
A course of two vaccinations is essential to provide immunity in puppies – the first from 8 weeks of age and the second from 12 weeks of age. In adult dogs a yearly booster vaccination is essential to maintain immunity. Links:internal link to Canine Vaccinations
Vaccination against “Kennel Cough” is recommended before your dog goes into kennels.
Canine herpesvirus (CHV-1) is a virus that has been largely ignored for many years. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the virus causes many more problems in pregnant bitches than was first thought. Like all herpes viruses, CHV is highly infectious, and a recent study showed that more than 80% of dogs in England have been exposed to the virus at some time in their lives.Links:internal link to Canine Herpes
Rabies vaccinations are also available Links:internal link to Pet Passport
Cats are vaccinated against:
- “Cat flu”
- Feline enteritis
- Feline leukaemia virus
All these diseases can be extremely debilitating and even fatal. As with dogs, a course of two vaccinations at 9 weeks of age and 12 weeks of age followed by an annual booster vaccination is essential to maintain immunity. Links:internal link to Feline Vaccinations
Rabies vaccinations are also available (see pet passport link)
Rabbits can be vaccinated from 6 weeks of age against Myxomatosis and from 12 weeks of age against viral haemorrhagic disease. Both are very often fatal diseases and vaccination is highly recommended. An annual booster vaccination is essential to maintain immunity.
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